Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills 1998

White
Adelaide Hills, Australia
6.2
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Bright citrus peel and fresh herbs dominate, with striking mineral precision reminiscent of crushed oyster shell. The palate shows razor-sharp acidity and lean structure, though mid-palate depth feels somewhat lacking. Finishes with excellent persistence and that distinctive saline minerality.

citrus peelfresh herbsoyster shellsaline minerals
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Shaw + Smith

Shaw + Smith is one of the Adelaide Hills' benchmark producers, built on Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and now extending credibly into Shiraz. Precise, cool-climate wines with a consistent house style across vintages.